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First prospective, population-based inflammatory bowel disease incidence study in mainland of China: the emergence of "western" disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Aug 2013
Zhao Jie, Ng Siew C, Lei Yuan, Yi Fengming, Li Jin, Yu Limin, Zou Kaifang, Dan Zili, Dai Meng, Ding Yijuan, Song Min, Mei Qingtao, Fang Xiangming, Liu Huimin, Shi Zhaohong, Zhou Rui, Xia Ming, Wu Qingming, Xiong Zhifan, Zhu Wencheng, Deng Langiong, Kamm Michael A, Xia Bing
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BACKGROUND: Previously a disease of the West and rarely seen in China, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is now increasing in incidence in China. However, its true incidence is unknown. The incidence of IBD in Wuhan, a major city in central China, was investigated using population-based methods. METHODS: A prospective, population-based IBD incidence study was conducted between January 1, 2010, and December 31,...
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